viii, 270 pages : 24 cm

"Merging stories from the lives of emerging adults themselves with the findings from years of research, Emerging Adulthood covers a wide range of topics, including love and sex, relationships with parents, experiences at college and work, and views of what it means to be an adult. As the nature of American youth, American society, and the meaning of adulthood continue to evolve, Emerging Adulthood is indispensable reading for anyone wanting to understand the face of modern America."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-257) and index

A longer road to adulthood -- What is it like to be an emerging adult? : four profiles -- From conflict to companionship : a new relationship with parents -- Love and sex -- Meandering toward marriage -- The road through college : twists and turns -- Work : more than a job -- Sources of meaning : religious beliefs and values -- The age of possibilities : four case studies -- From emerging adulthood to young adulthood : what does it mean to become an adult?

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